Naval Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation

Innovating the way navies are training, Prescient’s cutting-edge NCMI system is key to enhancing the crew’s command and control abilities for real-time surface-to-surface, surface-to-air, and air-to-surface warfare.

Our advanced NCMI system features real-time post-exercise debriefs capabilities. In a real-time exercise control and debrief, the instructor can plan the exercise according to training objectives and doctrines. Our intelligent CGF can emulate advanced simulated virtual threats, and “live” participants can be introduced into the exercise for added operational complexities and realism.

Via the High Level architecture (HLA) standard, the NCMI enabled vessels can network with other training systems. An example, our NCMI can interoperate with live aircraft, equipped with our Advanced Air Manoeuvring Instrumentation (AACMI) pods, to engage in a single, live anti-air warfare training scenario.

System Components

Shore Monitoring Station

Shore Relay Station

Ship NCMI Systems

Shore Debriefing Station

Integration of NCMI to existing shipboard systems

Training

Train Anywhere

Comprehensive Mission Planning

Computer Generated Forces

Shore or Ship-Based Debrief

Emulation or Stimulation of Combat Systems

Clear Training/Operational Mode Distinctions

Multiple Level Training

Intra Ship/Inter Ship

Ship to Air

CIC Team & Sub Team Training

User Configurable Weapon & Platform Models

Datalink Features

Compatible with AACMI Datalink

Interoperable with AACMI for Surface Acoustic Wave

Channel Diversity – S-band, Satcom, VHF, etc.

Supports User-Defined Encryption

Ship-Based/ Shore De-brief Features

Integrable with Shore-Based Tactical Trainers

Shore Monitoring and Debriefing Station (SMAD)

The SMAD is located on shore. This is the main facility that prepares, monitors, controls, debriefs and evaluates all exercises. The SMAD is connected to the ships via the NCMI simulation network using the SMAD data link system.

Ship Combat Instrumented System (SCIS)

The Ship Combat Instrumented System (SCIS), the NCMI backbone, is deployed on board every ship. All ships in a NCMI exercise are connected to the NCMI simulation network via the SCIS data link system. To complete the training loop of the NCMI exercise, the SCIS can effectively simulate different weapon platforms and generate CGF and virtual entities. Ship borne local monitoring and exercise control is also supported through the Portable Debriefing Station that is linked to the ship LAN.

Simulation Network

The Integrated Communication System is responsible for maintaining physical connectivity among the SCIS ships and shore station. The Integrated Communication System forms the simulation network that allows all participants to stay connected in real-time training. The unique data link algorithms also ensure that the data exchanges between participants are shored up and maintained without overloading the network; thereby minimising training disruptions and improving force effectiveness.